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Finding the Third Proportional to 333 and 711.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 333 and 711.63 is: 1,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 711.63 = 711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/711.63 = 711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 711.63 × 711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 506,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,410.14/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.75

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